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Eliza Niemann

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

MD, LCSW-C, LICSW Maryland

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Eliza

Eliza Niemann is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life transitions. She practices from Maryland and brings a collaborative, compassionate stance that emphasizes clients' existing strengths and practical steps toward change.

Background and approach

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Virginia and a Master of Social Work from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and she holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW as listed. Eliza draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor counseling to each person’s needs.

She often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, solution-focused strategies to identify realistic goals, and client-centered and mindfulness elements to encourage self-compassion and present-moment coping. Her work also addresses caregiver stress, communication difficulties, life purpose and midlife concerns, women's issues, and self-love.

She invites clients to begin where they are, build on their strengths, and move toward a more satisfying, resilient life through practical, compassionately guided steps.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Eliza commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and small behavior changes that reduce distress. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by creating concrete skills to manage daily challenges.

She also integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and working from the client's own goals and values, and mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness and self-compassion when navigating grief, caregiver stress, or life transitions. These methods support emotional regulation and clearer decision making in practical ways.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will help clients explore what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and progress. Sessions may blend techniques rather than relying on a single method so the plan reflects each person’s needs.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow ongoing work from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, try brief check-ins between sessions, and adapt communication style to what helps each client engage most effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Eliza works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, and women's issues.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, using strength-based and solution-focused work alongside client-centered listening to help clients set and reach practical goals.
How much experience does the clinician have?
The therapist has 20 years of professional experience providing counseling and facilitating workshops, trainings, and support groups.
What credentials and location are on record?
Credentials listed are MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW with license details MD LCSW-C 10677 and DC LICSW LC303395, and the practice is located in Maryland.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Eliza offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English